--- title: "Meaning & Key Takeaway of: We are not three gods, and we are not…" description: "\"“We are not three gods, and we are not talking about one god with three attitudes, like a man who is a husband, father, and worker. I am one God and I ..." image: "https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/fec/wm-paul-young-12559_marriage_we-are-not-three-gods-and-we-are-not-tal_1612378.jpg" --- # We are not three gods, and we are not talking about one… ![“We are not three gods, and we are not talking about one god with three attitudes, like a man who is a husband, father, and worker. I am one God and I am three persons, and each of the three is fully and entirely the one.” quote by Wm. Paul Young](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/fec/wm-paul-young-12559_marriage_we-are-not-three-gods-and-we-are-not-tal_1612378.jpg) [Download](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/fec/wm-paul-young-12559_marriage_we-are-not-three-gods-and-we-are-not-tal_1612378.jpg) [Open image](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/fec/wm-paul-young-12559_marriage_we-are-not-three-gods-and-we-are-not-tal_1612378.jpg) > ““We are not three gods, and we are not talking about one god with three attitudes, like a man who is a husband, father, and worker. I am one God and I am three persons, and each of the three is fully and entirely the one.”” [Wm. Paul Young](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/wm-paul-young/) ## About This Quote This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation. Clarifies the Christian doctrine of one God in three persons, rejecting both polytheism and modalism. **In simple terms:** One God, three distinct persons. Key Takeaway Understand the distinct roles within the Trinity. Themes theology identity unity Mood reflective respectful Type theological educational When to use this quote - faith education - interfaith dialogue - personal belief Key Concepts Trinitarian doctrine Christology Questions to Reflect On - How does this view affect worship? - What challenges arise in explaining the Trinity? 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